Crock Pot Candy
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Crock Pot Candy
Description
The Crock Pot Candy recipe starts by layering roasted peanuts with semisweet chocolate chips and pieces of almond bark in a crock pot. Cooking on low heat allows the chocolate and almond bark to melt gently over about 90 minutes, with a stirring midway. Once melted and well combined, spoonfuls are dropped onto parchment paper and decorated with festive sprinkles, then cooled until solid. This method yields bite-sized candies with a delightful contrast of crunchy nuts enveloped in smooth chocolate and white candy coating.
Using almond bark or white candy melts creates a creamy coating that hardens at room temperature, while the mixture of salted and unsalted peanuts balances sweetness and saltiness. Cooking in a crock pot simplifies the melting process by providing consistent low heat without risk of burning. Dropping candy by the tablespoon ensures uniform size and easy serving.
These candies make colorful treats for holiday gatherings or to share as homemade gifts. As they firm at room temperature, no refrigeration is necessary, making them convenient to prepare ahead and store at room temperature before serving.
Ingredients
- 1 lb peanuts roasted, salted
- 1 lb peanuts roasted unsalted
- 16 ounces semisweet chocolate chips
- 2 lbs almond bark broken into pieces, or can use white candy melts, white
- 1/2 cup holiday sprinkles
Instructions
- Place the peanuts in a crock pot. Add the chocolate chips and almond bark on top.
- Cook on LOW for 1 hour. Remove lid and stir. Cover and cook for an additional 30 minutes. Stir until thoroughly combined.
- Drop tablespoon sized dollops of the candy onto parchment paper, top with sprinkles. Cool until firm, then serve.
Notes
- Almond bark is a white candy coating typically sold in one-pound bricks and found near chocolate chips.
- White candy melts can be substituted for almond bark if unavailable.
- A crock pot with at least 4-quart capacity is needed to accommodate the ingredients.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 30Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 326 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 326kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Sodium | 21mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 310mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 10IU | 0% |
| Calcium | 41mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2.1mg | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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